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I was prescribed 1000mg klacid nocte and sudafed for sinusitis and had palpitations as well as insomnia. please advise. thank you?

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Sudafed: Many people are intolerant of Sudafed as it is a stimulant and a relative of adrenaline. It raises pulse rate and blood pressure while causing sleep disturbance and overactivity and even tremulousness. You may minimize these side effects by only using a nasal spray as a decongestant.

Answered 3/2/2021

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